We tracked 53 distinct ChatGPT UI experiments, including 12 detected in calendar 2026; at least 18 concerned signup and at least 8 concerned paywall or pricing. On 2026-05-24, generic model rows were renamed as concrete capabilities such as core model, advanced models, advanced image creation with Thinking, and expanded memory. On 2026-05-28, Codex and deep research were added as a Plus-exclusive row and the CTA used USD 19.99. The observed pattern is a shift from abstract tier language to named capabilities, with no price change detected alongside the relabeling. These are observed UI variations with inferred rationale, not company-confirmed A/B tests, and no lift is measured.

[What Has ChatGPT Changed On Its Paywall And Signup This Year?](<https://www.lazyweb.com/research/chatgpt-signup-paywall-experiments-2026>)

Source observed: 2026-10-17T10:52:04.867Z. Last checked: 2026-10-20T07:53:35.965+00:00.

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